How far is it from Joutsa to Karis?

The distance between Joutsa and Karis is 260 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Joutsa to Karis?

The drive from Joutsa to Karis takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Joutsa to Karis?

The fastest route from Joutsa to Karis covers 260 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.

Which direction is Karis from Joutsa?

Karis lies roughly to the south-west of Joutsa.

Which roads does the route from Joutsa to Karis follow?

The drive from Joutsa to Karis mainly follows 4, 25. The longest single stretch is 142 km on 4.

Which towns do you pass between Joutsa and Karis?

Towns on the route from Joutsa to Karis include Hartola, Lahti, Mäntsälä, Hyvinkää, Lohja.

Joutsa Karis

Distance: 260 kmDrive time: 3 h 25 min

Driving from Joutsa to Karis takes about 3 h 25 min via 4. The distance is 260 km. The straight-line distance is 228 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sysmä, Lahti, Tuusula, Espoo, Lohja. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 260 km

1 Depart onto Jousitie 62 m
2 Turn right onto Yhdystie 668 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Valtatie 36 km
4 Continue straight onto Itä-Päijänteentie 7 km
5 Continue straight onto Jyväskyläntie 12 km
6 Keep slightly right 89 km
7 Take exit slightly right 669 m
8 Turn right onto Hyvinkääntie 12 km
9 Continue straight onto Porvoonväylä 11 km
10 Continue straight onto Hangonväylä 26 km
11 Continue straight onto Kehätie 27 km
12 Take exit slightly right 819 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Lohjanharjun moottoriliikennetie 6 km

14 Take exit slightly right onto Lohjanharjun moottoriliikennetie 2 km
15 Enter roundabout right onto Lohjanharjuntie 61 m
16 Exit roundabout straight onto Lohjanharjuntie 8 km
17 Continue straight onto Hankoniementie 12 km
18 Continue straight onto Lojovägen 15 km
19 Continue straight onto Hangövägen 911 m
20 Turn right onto Bangatan 546 m
21 Turn right onto Karisvägen 72 m
22 Arrive onto Karisvägen

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The return trip from Karis to Joutsa covers roughly the same distance, 260 km.

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How far is it from Joutsa to Karis?: The distance between Joutsa and Karis is 260 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Joutsa to Karis?: The drive from Joutsa to Karis takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Joutsa to Karis?: The fastest route from Joutsa to Karis covers 260 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.
Which direction is Karis from Joutsa?: Karis lies roughly to the south-west of Joutsa.
Which roads does the route from Joutsa to Karis follow?: The drive from Joutsa to Karis mainly follows 4, 25. The longest single stretch is 142 km on 4.
Which towns do you pass between Joutsa and Karis?: Towns on the route from Joutsa to Karis include Hartola, Lahti, Mäntsälä, Hyvinkää, Lohja.

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